The Bermuda Triangle Mystery May Have Finally Been Solved

The Bermuda Triangle is one of the most enduring mysteries in the history of seafaring, spoken of by those who believe in it in a tone of dread and incomprehension. For those who don’t know what it is, the Bermuda triangle is an alleged danger zone in the North Atlantic Ocean, a triangle of ocean in which ships and planes are often claimed to have disappeared without a trace without any explanation.

The purported boundaries of the area lie between Bermuda, the coast of Florida and Puerto Rico. Over the years there have been various explanations for why so many planes and vessels crash or vanish there; ranging from magnetic interference, to extraterrestrial abduction or supernatural influence.

But now researchers are claiming to have solved the mystery for good. Flick over to page two to learn the new explanation for the one of the strangest phenomenons of the seas.

Six people confirmed dead in 6.5-magnitude Taiwan earthquake

A strong 6.5-magnitude earthquake jolted waters near Taiwan’s east coast on Tuesday night, killing at least six people and injuring over 200.

The death toll stood at six as of 8:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday with at least 258 others injured in the strong, 6.5-magnitude earthquake, Taiwan’s emergency operation center said in a statement.

The statement said 67 people were still unaccounted for.

The head of Hualien Tzu Chi General Hospital said that six injured tourists from the Chinese mainland are being treated in the hospital, one of whom suffered a severe foot injury while the other is in critical condition.

Local media said that a 45-year-old woman from the Chinese mainland, who was seriously injured in the earthquake, died at 9:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday. However, authorities have yet to confirm the news.

After the earthquake, Director of Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council Zhang Zhijun had a telephone conversation with the head of Hualien, promising to provide emergency assistance and rescue teams.

An emergency response mechanism has also been initiated by the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits (ARATS) and Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council.

According to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC), the earthquake struck waters near Hualien County at around 11:50 p.m. Tuesday at a depth of 11 kilometers.